Abigail McGivney | Miller Thomson LLP

Overview

Abby is a recent graduate of Western University, Faculty of Law.

During law school Abby was very involved in Western’s mooting program. After successfully competing in several internal and external moots during her first two years of law school, she remained involved in mooting by coaching Western’s Gale Cup team during her 3L year. Abby is also very interested in learning about Indigenous law, and spent the summer after her 1L year participating in the Debwewin Summer Law Program which places Ontario law students with organizations that service Indigenous communities.

Abby received her undergraduate degree from Western University in Media Studies and English Literature.

In her free time Abby loves running and spending time outdoors.

Education

J.D., University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, 2021
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information and Technoculture., Universtiy of Western Ontario, 2017

Community involvement

Co-chair, Student Careers Committee
Orientation Leader, Western Law
Team Leader Communications, Western International Exchange Program

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